Newer-generation synthetic meshes may mean fewer hernia recurrences than biologic meshes for open ventral hernia repairs, according to a study recently presented at the 2013 Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons.

Speaking of hernia repair: Mesh or no mesh? That and other controversies are discussed in "On the Spot."

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